ROCHELLE SCHOOL OF THE ARTS Title I, Part A Parental Involvement Plan
I,Julie Ward, do hereby certify that all facts, figures, and representations made in this application are true, correct, and consistent with the statement of assurances for these waivers. Furthermore, all applicable statutes, regulations, and procedures; administrative and programmatic requirements; and procedures for fiscal control and maintenance of records will be implemented to ensure proper accountability for the expenditure of funds on this project. All records necessary to substantiate these requirements will be available for review by appropriate state and federal staff. I further certify that all expenditures will be obligated on or after the effective date and prior to the termination date of the project. Disbursements will be reported only as appropriate to this project, and will not be used for matching funds on this or any special project, where prohibited.
Assurances
- The school will be governed by the statutory definition of parental involvement, and will carry out programs, activities, and procedures in accordance with the definition outlined in Section 9101(32), ESEA;
- Involve the parents of children served in Title I, Part A in decisions about how Title I, Part A funds reserved for parental involvement are spent [Section 1118(b)(1) and (c)(3)];
- Jointly develop/revise with parents the school parental involvement policy and distribute it to parents of participating children and make available the parental involvement plan to the local community [Section 1118 (b)(1)];
- Involve parents, in an organized, ongoing, and timely way, in the planning, review, and improvement of programs under this part, including the planning, review, and improvement of the school parental involvement policy and the joint development of the schoolwide program plan under section 1114(b)(2) [Section 1118(c)(3)];
- Use the findings of the parental involvement policy review to design strategies for more effective parental involvement, and to revise, if necessary, the school’s parental involvement policy [Section 1118(a)(E)];
- If the plan for Title I, Part A, developed under Section 1112, is not satisfactory to the parents of participating children, the school will submit parent comments with the plan when the school submits the plan to the local educational agency [Section 1118(b)(4)];
- Provide to each parent an individual student report about the performance of their child on the state assessment in at least mathematics, language arts, and reading [Section 1111(h)(6)(B)(i)];
- Provide each parent timely notice when their child has been assigned or has been taught for four (4) or more consecutive weeks by a teacher who is not highly qualified within the meaning of the term in 34 CFR Section 200.56 [Section 1111(h)(6)(B)(ii)]; and
- Provide each parent timely notice information regarding their right to request information on the professional qualifications of the student's classroom teachers and paraprofessionals [Section (h)(6)(A)].
Signature of Principal or Designee / Date Signed
Mission Statement
Parental Involvement Mission Statement (Optional)
Response:Rochelle School of the Arts is a family friendly school, dedicated to partnering with parents to enhance the achievement of each child through a curriculum enhanced with instruction in the arts. We are ready to work together to create positive opportunities for every student. We plan to help families understand the school's academics, arts, standards and assessments as well as promote involvement of families in school wide decision making.Rochelle School of the Arts' Mission Statement
Rochelle School of the Arts is committed to doing Whatever It Takes to provide Learning for All through the arts and academics in a challenging environment that promotes and develops Responsible, Successful Achievers.
District Parent Involvement Mission Statement:
District and school-based Title 1 Parent Involvement Programs in Polk County will strive to build RELATIONSHIPS to create real family engagement for every child, every family, every teacher, every day.
Involvement of Parents
Describe how the school will involve parents in an organized, ongoing, and timely manner, in the planning, review, and improvement of Title I programs including involvement in the decisions regarding how funds for parental involvement will be used [Sections1118(c)(3), 1114(b)(2), and 1118(a)(2)(B)].
Response:Election of our SAC team occurs in August/September. Each member will be elected by the stake holder group he/she represents. Fifty-one percent of SAC team members are parents and/or community members. During a thorough review of a SIP draft, our SAC team will make activity recommendations that will then be added prior to final approval. Parent suggestions will be documented in the SAC minutes. We will maintain a Parent Suggestion Box in the front office, which will be monitored regularly to obtain additional recommendations. The Academic Coaches will work together to develop parent workshops to assist parents in helping their students with reading, writing, math and science. The SAC will make suggestions to aim significant portions of PI funds toward providing support materials for selected activities. Delivery and participation in the selected activities will be monitored by the SAC during the year. During upcoming meetings, the SAC will specifically examine the results of the School Climate Perception Survey for Parents. Documentation will be stored in the e-TASK.Coordination and Integration
Describe how the school will coordinate and integrate parental involvement programs and activities that teach parents how to help their children at home, to the extent feasible and appropriate, including but not limited to, other federal programs such as: Head Start, Early Reading First, Even Start, Home Instruction Programs for Preschool Youngsters, the Parents as Teachers Program, public preschool, Title I, Part C, Title II, Title III, Title IV, and Title VI [Section 1118(e)(4)].
count / Program / Coordination1 / Public Preschool (VPK) / Under the guidance of the district Pre-K program, parents will be provided with information on how to assist their child's transition to Kindergarten. Kindergarten Round-Up will also be held in Spring, 2017.
2 / ESOL Paraprofessional / Under the guidance of the district ESOL program, parents will receive assistance with parent-teacher conferences and translation services at Rochelle School of the Arts.
3 / Title 1 / Funds school-wide services to Rochelle School of the Arts. The Title 1 funds provide supplemental instructional resources and interventions for students with academic achievement needs. Title 1, Part A supports after school and summer instructional programs, supplemental instructional materials, resource teachers, technology for students, professional development for the staff and resources for the parents.
4 / Title II / The district coordinates with the school to ensure that staff development needs are addressed accordingly. School Technology Services provide technical support, technology training and licenses for software programs and web-based access.
5 / Title III / Provides supplemental resources for English Language Learners (ELL) and their teachers in Title 1 schools, as well as professional learning opportunities for school staff.
6 / Title X / The Hearth program provides support for identified homeless students. Many programs implemented by Hearth are carried out in cooperation with the Migrant Education Program.
Annual Parent Meeting
Describe the specific steps the school will take to conduct an annual meeting designed to inform parents of participating children about the school’s Title I program, the nature of the Title I program (schoolwide or targeted assistance), Adequately Yearly Progress, school choice, supplemental educational services, and the rights of parents. Include timeline, persons responsible, and evidence the school will use to demonstrate the effectiveness of the activity [Section 1118(c)(1)].
count / Activity/Tasks / Person Responsible / Timeline / Evidence of Effectiveness1 / Develop agenda, handouts and presentation that address Title 1 requirements / Administration, ELA Coach / September 2016 / Copies of agenda, handouts and sign in sheets
2 / Develop and disseminate invitations to parents / ELA Coach / September 2016 / Flyers, post on school marquee, website and social media
3 / Develop Sign-in Sheets / ELA Coach / September 2016 / Sign-in Sheets for individual classrooms
4 / Distribute Title 1 brochure and District Parent Involvement Plan / ELA Coach / September 2016 / Copies of comment portion of District PIP that are returned to school and District PI office
5 / Discuss grade level curriculum and state assessments / ELA Coach and classroom teachers / September 2016 / Handouts, Parent comments on evaluations
6 / Maintain documentation / ELA Coach / September 2106 / Title 1 documentation (eTASK)
Flexible Parent Meetings
Describe how the school will offer a flexible number of meetings, such as meetings in the morning or evening, and may provide with Title I funds, transportation, child care, or home visits, as such services related to parental involvement [Section 1118(c)(2)].
Response:The leadership team, SAC and PTA board have collaborated to make arrangements that will provide alternative meeting schedules for planned activities. Flexible meetings will be scheduled and held at various times and days throughout the school year. Most of the meetings will be held in the evenings. Some meetings will be offered in the mornings and information will be sent home to those families unable to attend. Translation services will be offered at all meetings, and parent-teacher conferences, as needed. In addition, our Guidance Counselors, ESOL paraprofessionals and Media Center are available and open every school day from 7:45-2:45 for parents to check-out materials. Teachers are available to conference with parents throughout the school day, based on parental needs. Our social worker is also available throughout the day to conduct home visits and work with parents as needed.Building Capacity
Describe how the school will implement activities that will build the capacity for strong parental involvement, in order to ensure effective involvement of parents and to support a partnership among the school involved, parents, and the community to improve student academic achievement [Section 1118(e)]. Describe the actions the school will take to provide materials and training to help parents work with their child to improve their child’s academic achievement [Section 1118(e)(2)].Include information on how the school will provide other reasonable support for parental involvement activities under Section 1118 as parents may request [Section 1118(e)(14)].
count / Content and Type of Activity / Person Responsible / Anticipated Impact on Student Achievement / Timeline / Evidence of Effectiveness1 / Title 1 Annual Meeting and Parent Information Nights, Curriculum and other information for parents / Administration, Academic Coaches, classroom teachers / Increase parental involvement and understanding of the curriculum / September 2016 / Parent Evaluations
2 / Grade Level Parent Education Nights / Academic Coaches, classroom teachers / Increase parental involvement and provide parents with strategies to increase reading comprehension and fluency / ongoing / Parent Evaluations
3 / Student Led Portfolio Night / Academic Coaches, classroom teachers / Increase parental involvement and understanding of classroom environment / February 2016 / Parent Evaluations
4 / School Messenger phone calls and emails / Administration / Increase parents involvement by providing reminders and announcements to parents, with permission, for upcoming events / Ongoing / Parent Surveys
5 / Rochelle Newsletter / Administration and Academic Coaches / Provides school related information for parents / monthly / Parent Surveys
6 / Parent Portal / District personnel / Provides academic information for parents / Ongoing / Parent Usage Reports
Staff Training
Describe the professional development activities the school will provide to educate the teachers, pupil services personnel, principals, and other staff in how to reach out to, communicate with, and work with parents as equal partners, in the value and utility of contributions of parents, and in how to implement and coordinate parent programs, and build ties between parents and schools [Section 1118(e)(3)].
count / Content and Type of Activity / Person Responsible / Anticipated Impact on Student Achievement / Timeline / Evidence of Effectiveness1 / Effective Parent-Teacher Conferencing / Academic Coaches / Provides teachers with strategies to facilitate more effective parent-teacher conferences to increase student achievement / Fall 2016 / Parent Evaluations and participation in conferences
Other Activities
Describe the other activities, such as parent resource centers, the school will conduct to encourage and support parents in more fully participating in the education of their children [Section 1118 (e)(4)].
Response:The school website, marquee, Facebook and School Messenger (if approved and opted in) will be utilized to keep families informed of current school initiatives via monthly E-mail newsletters and regular emails and phone calls. Parents may offer suggestions and other input through a Suggestion Box located in the main office.The school will also advertise and encourage families to utilize the district Parent Involvement Resource Center (PIRC). A Parent Resource board will be located in the main office, highlighting the PIRC's monthly schedule and upcoming classes.
Communication
Describe how the school will provide parents of participating children the following [Section 1118(c)(4)]:
- Timely information about the Title I programs [Section 1118(c)(4)(A)];
- Description and explanation of the curriculum at the school, the forms of academic assessment used to measure student progress, and the proficiency levels students are expected to meet [Section 1118(c)(4)(B)];
- If requested by parents, opportunities for regular meetings to formulate suggestions and to participate, as appropriate, in decisions relating to the education of their children[Section 1118(c)(4)(C)]; and
- If the schoolwide program plan under Section 1114 (b)(2) is not satisfactory to the parents of participating children, the school will include submit the parents’ comments with the plan that will be made available to the local education agency [Section 1118(c)(5)].
Response:We will send out letters, flyers and invitations to our parents encouraging them to attend all informational meetings. Social media websites will also be maintained to advertise information about upcoming activities as well as informational meetings that may be of interest to parents. Teachers will also utilize conferences and email to inform parents about special services, such as tutoring. The office will also keep updated information, including a calendar of upcoming events. All written information will be sent home in both English and Spanish, as needed, in a timely manner. The Academic Coaches will work with the SAC and PTA Board to create activities and information to share with parents.
Parent surveys will be issued at the end of many activities and meetings to allow parents to give feedback on how well we are working to make our school a Family Friendly School. A more accessible informational center will be organized in our office to welcome parents and offer information about our school and services in the surrounding community. Parents will be informed through informational meetings about all assessments that our students will take. Translators will be available to assist parents who speak little or no English. School Messenger will be used, for parents who have opted in, to remind parents about upcoming meetings and activities. The school marquee, website and social media site will continuously display information about important dates, information and announcements.
Information will be sent home to make our parents aware of the District Title 1 Parent Resource Center, along with a monthly schedule of the classes offered.
Accessibility
Describe how the school will provide full opportunities for participation in parental involvement activities for all parents (including parents with limited English proficiency, disabilities, and migratory children). Include how the school plans to share information related to school and parent programs, meetings, school reports, and other activities in an understandable and uniform format and to the extent practical, in a language parents can understand [Section 1118(e)(5) and 1118(f)].
Response:Our school is wheelchair and stroller accessible and will provide full opportunities for participation using multiple facets of communication. All information will also be available in Spanish, if needed. Monthly newsletters will be sent out with information for each content area and much more. School Messenger (English and Spanish) will be used, for parents who have opted in, to share parent involvement events and any other important, time sensitive information that needs to be delivered. Also, fliers will be sent home with students in a timely manner. Spanish information will be provided and translators will be available for conferences upon request.Discretionary Activities
Discretionary School Level Parental Involvement Policy Components Check if the school does not plan to implement discretionary parental involvement activities. Check all activities the school plans to implement:
count / Activity / Description of Implementation Strategy / Person Responsible / Anticipated Impact on Student Achievement / Timeline1 / Maximizing parental involvement and participation in their children’s education by arranging school meetings at a variety of times, or conducting in-home conferences between teachers or other educators, who work directly with participating children, with parents who are unable to attend those conferences at school [Section 1118(e)(10)]; / Provide parent workshops at a variety of times / Academic Coaches, Administration / Increase parental involvement and student achivement / October 2016-May 2017
2 / Adopting and implementing model approaches to improving parental involvement [Section 1118(e)(11)]; and / Provide a variety of events for parents to attend / Academic Coaches and support staff / Increase parental involvement and student achivement / October 2016-May 2017
3 / Developing appropriate roles for community-based organizations and businesses, including faith-based organizations, in parental involvement activities [Section 1118(e)(13)]. / Community members, businesses and other organizations will be invited to become involved in the implementation of school improvement strategies through membership on our SAC / SAC, Administration / Foster and build positive relationships with community based organizations to increase student achivement / October 2016-May 2017
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